Although social interactions are known to drive pathogen transmission, the contributions of
socially transmissible host-associated mutualists and commensals to host health and …

Microbiomes have highly important roles for ecosystem functioning and carry out key
functions that support planetary health, including nutrient cycling, climate regulation, and …

The animal gut microbiota, comprising a diverse array of microorganisms, plays a pivotal
role in sha** host health and physiology. This review explores the intricate dynamics of …

In recent years, an increasing attention has given to the intricate and diverse connection of
microorganisms residing in our gut and their impact on brain health and central nervous …

The evolution of the gut-microbiota-brain axis in animals reveals that microbial inputs
influence metabolism, the regulation of inflammation and the development of organs …

When humans assemble into face-to-face social networks, they create an extended social
environment that permits exposure to the microbiome of others, thereby sha** the …

Social disadvantage and diet composition independently impact myriad dimensions of
health. They are closely entwined, as social disadvantage often yields poor diet quality, and …

Links between the gut microbiota and human health have been supported throughout
numerous studies, such as the development of neurological disease disorders. This link is …

The gut microbiome has a well-documented relationship with host fitness. Greater microbial
diversity and abundance of specific microbes have been associated with improved fitness …

Gut microorganisms have been shown to significantly impact on central function and studies
that have associated brain disorders with specific bacterial genera have advocated an …